This Heart Faceted Imitation Red Garnet is a garnet simulant composed of synthetic red corundum, displaying a deep, vivid red color. With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs Scale, it offers excellent durability suitable for everyday wear. Garnet is the traditional birthstone of January, making these stones a popular choice for birthstone jewelry. These calibrated stones may be fired in metal clay and are safe for stone-in-place casting, offering versatile use across a wide range of metalsmithing and jewelry fabrication applications. Clean with warm, soapy water; use of an ultrasonic or steam cleaner is generally safe.
Calibrated gemstone sizes may vary slightly ±0.10mm.
Features
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Garnet simulant composed of synthetic red corundum
- Deep, vivid red color with faceted heart shape
- Hardness of 9 on the Mohs Scale ā suitable for everyday wear
- January birthstone alternative
- Safe to fire in metal clay
- Safe for stone-in-place casting
- Compatible with ultrasonic and steam cleaning
Specifications
| Stone Type |
Garnet Simulant |
| Material |
Synthetic Red Corundum |
| Shape |
Heart, Faceted |
| Color |
Deep Vivid Red |
| Mohs Hardness |
9 |
| Birthstone Month |
January |
| Size Tolerance |
±0.10mm |
| Casting Compatible |
Yes ā stone-in-place casting safe |
| Metal Clay Compatible |
Yes ā safe to fire in metal clay |
| Cleaning |
Warm soapy water; ultrasonic and steam generally safe |
Available Options
| Part # |
Size |
| 916-108 |
4x4mm |
| 916-115 |
5x5mm |
| 916-118 |
6x6mm |